Philadelphia
Eagles
5-2
21
FINAL
28
Washington
Commanders
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Washington Commanders topped the Philadelphia Eagles 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum, the Commanders emerged victorious in a game that showcased their offensive firepower.
Jayden Daniels was the standout performer for Washington, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Tyreek Hill also shined with a stellar performance, racking up 128 receiving yards, creating mismatches all game long. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley of the Eagles struggled to find his rhythm, managing only 27 rushing yards against a stout Commanders' defense.
Defensively, Kain Medrano led the way for Washington with five total tackles, bolstering their efforts to contain Philadelphia's offensive threats. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Andrew Mukuba intercepted a pass, giving the Eagles a chance to equalize, but Washington held firm to secure the win. Jihaad Campbell's 1.5 sacks kept the pressure on Daniels, yet it was the Commanders' ability to capitalize on key moments that ultimately sealed the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 35 | 17 | 311 | 3 | 4 | 68.5 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 39 | 19 | 241 | 2 | 6 | 45.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 27 | 1.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 128 | 32.0 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kain Medrano | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo Chenal | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bellore | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

